Early 30's TTC #1

Awesome video, Crumbs!! Thanks for sharing. I only watched part one and can't wait until I have more time to see if the sperm win the race! Although it would be a pretty crappy and boring movie if they don't. You know, kind of like the movie we are all living everyday :winkwink: Haha! Thanks again!

Good luck tomorrow mrsmax!!
 
I have my HSG in 4 hours!! eeekk!!

Am working from home this morning as I didn't think I could concentrate with it on my mind in the office - what a wimp I am.

Dodima - I have all my fingers and toes crossed for you. PLease let us know as soon as you test - wishing all the luck in the world!!

Right - off to watch Crumbs video (I know I should be working, but hey I was working until 9pm last night so I refuse to feel guilty!!)
 
mrsmax, Good luck on your HSG!

As for the movie, I convinced DH to watch it, it wasn't easy. For some reason a "sperm movie" didn't get him as excited as I hoped! :haha: But we didn't have anything else to watch so it worked out. I was hoping he'd think it was as interesting as I thought it was, he made it through the whole movie but barely.

I'm CD17 today, no idea if I ovulated yet, although I should have. It's been hot as all heck this past week and we've slept in the guestroom (where it's cool) or slept with the window open only to be cold in the morning. My ankle hasn't fully healed so if I forgotten my thermometer, I can't easy go and get it. So even if I was able to temp, I'm not sure it's accurate.

I'm counting down to getting our results for the blood tests and sperm sample on the 21st.
 
I just finished watching this and had to share. It's a British documentary on sperm and their battle towards conception. As in, if sperm were human size, what would their journey look like. It's really interesting, and pretty amusing too!

The Great Sperm Race: https://youtu.be/gAnMymnJiLM

I'm gonna get DH to watch it with me when he gets home from work.

Just watched it - had to watch on 4OD as blocked on YOuTube in the UK. Brilliant - although kinda depressing as it makes you realise how improbable this all is :) :wacko:
 
I just finished watching this and had to share. It's a British documentary on sperm and their battle towards conception. As in, if sperm were human size, what would their journey look like. It's really interesting, and pretty amusing too!

The Great Sperm Race: https://youtu.be/gAnMymnJiLM

I'm gonna get DH to watch it with me when he gets home from work.

Just watched it - had to watch on 4OD as blocked on YOuTube in the UK. Brilliant - although kinda depressing as it makes you realise how improbable this all is :) :wacko:

Makes you wonder how the hell people get pregnant by accident!! :growlmad:

Wonder why it was blocked on Youtube, strange...

Ladies I'm starting on Softcups this month, just tried one tonight and they're not so bad. Hope they keep the :spermy: in! :thumbup: x
 
mrsmax, how did your hsg go? Did the doc tell you any results? Thinking about you.
 
So I am in a better mood today. Yesterday was bad. My father-in-law called and he happened to mention how he had cried when he heard about the loss, but didn't call because he didn't know what to say. Bless him. Of course, I cried all over again. But, like I said, today is good. I think that I am convincing myself that it is all right that I am not pregnant now. We're going on a trip in the next few days, have an out-of-state move in July and I need to do some dissertation fieldwork in the fall. I keep telling myself that there's some other plan the universe has in store for me and that I WILL get pregnant (with a healthy sticky bean!) again.

Right now I am just evading sex (and DH is so understanding, sweet thing that he is). I've read that I should wait two weeks after the miscarriage. Part of me thinks that I'll ovulate on our vacation, have sex, and get pregnant right away. Then I'll lose the baby because my body isn't ready. Ugh. DH says "No sex. Unless you want to risk the chance of miscarrying again." No. No thanks. But I'm going for it during the vacation - I mean, seriously, what would the chances be of us conceiving naturally?!

Dodima - girrrrl, I pray this is your lucky month! I hope AF stays "late" for another 30-odd weeks! :)
Mrsmax - I hope the hsg went well for you; tubes open and everything looks good. I didn't have a very good experience with my hsg. But, hey, it's done.
Rosa - have you considered freezing DH's sperm? That way you can inseminate even if he's not around?

Thanks for all the love you guys have shown me through this! xx And if I didn't respond to a private message - forgive me, but for some reason one of the messages I read two days ago has disappeared and I can't respond. But love! love! love! and THANK YOU!! :kiss:
 
"The first scientists thought they could see tiny preformed people in the head of the sperm." :rofl:

Great video, but MrsMax I agree. Kind of left me with a pessimistic feeling in my gut. Obviously it happens everyday, but it's apparently quite the trek to get there.

Soleil- good to hear from you. Glad you're feeling better and I hope you have a good vacation. :hugs:
 
Soleil, SO glad to hear that you're doing better. :hugs: Sounds like you have a lot of exciting stuff planned for the near future. That will help! The good news is that you got pregnant though, so I'm sure it won't be long until it happens again. :thumbup:
 
Soleil - so pleased you are feeling a bit better. Sounds like dh and people are supporting you and that is fab.

Well, I had my HSG yesterday and my tubes are clear!! :happydance: I dont get the official verdict until my appointment in August but the dr showed the dye flowing through my tubes on a big screeen. One side did take longer than the other, so will see if they say anything about that at the clinic, but I'm celebrating the good news. Something positive on this long journey.

The procedure was so much easier than I expected - I cried in the bathroom before I went in - I was so emotional - but the dr and nurse were so lovely it really wasnt bad or uncomfortable at all.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts - Rosa I thought of you while I was in the waiting room - it made me feel bettert knowing someone I "know" had just gone through the same thing.

Going to put my positive head on now until our next FC appointment late August. My dh's sperm are good, my FSH good, my tubes are clear and I ovulate every month. So, gonna give it our best shot for the next 2 months and see what happens. Right now, I have to believe that we can have a :baby::baby: naturally.

:hugs: to all and Dodima - any news....?
 
mrsmax, excellent news!! I'm so happy that your tubes are clear and your survived the hsg! :happydance: I'm touched that you thought of me. :blush: It's over! I can't believe you have to wait until August for the consult! :saywhat: Why so long? The good news is that we're more fertile for a few months after the hsg, so let's hope we get knocked up on our own soon! Do you know what your next step is? IUI?
 
So glad to see you back and in good spirits. PMA is the way to go! You are strong. You are beautiful. Keep the faith. Enjoy your trip.:flower:

I think it's awesome you're working on your Ph.D.

I know there are great plans in store for you, honey!:hugs:

Never stop believing!:thumbup:

So I am in a better mood today. Yesterday was bad. My father-in-law called and he happened to mention how he had cried when he heard about the loss, but didn't call because he didn't know what to say. Bless him. Of course, I cried all over again. But, like I said, today is good. I think that I am convincing myself that it is all right that I am not pregnant now. We're going on a trip in the next few days, have an out-of-state move in July and I need to do some dissertation fieldwork in the fall. I keep telling myself that there's some other plan the universe has in store for me and that I WILL get pregnant (with a healthy sticky bean!) again.

Right now I am just evading sex (and DH is so understanding, sweet thing that he is). I've read that I should wait two weeks after the miscarriage. Part of me thinks that I'll ovulate on our vacation, have sex, and get pregnant right away. Then I'll lose the baby because my body isn't ready. Ugh. DH says "No sex. Unless you want to risk the chance of miscarrying again." No. No thanks. But I'm going for it during the vacation - I mean, seriously, what would the chances be of us conceiving naturally?!

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Thanks for all the love you guys have shown me through this! xx And if I didn't respond to a private message - forgive me, but for some reason one of the messages I read two days ago has disappeared and I can't respond. But love! love! love! and THANK YOU!! :kiss:
 
mrsmax, excellent news!! I'm so happy that your tubes are clear and your survived the hsg! :happydance: I'm touched that you thought of me. :blush: It's over! I can't believe you have to wait until August for the consult! :saywhat: Why so long? The good news is that we're more fertile for a few months after the hsg, so let's hope we get knocked up on our own soon! Do you know what your next step is? IUI?

When we had our first clinic appointment a couple of months ago they said that I showed no signs of infertility and should wait - hence the appointment as late as August!! I think it is casue in Uk it is NHS (so free healthcare) so they dont rush to spend money.

No idea what they will say my next step will be, but I want 2 months Clomid (no IUI) then 3 IUIs and then IVF. Once we do IUI we have to go private anyways so they should help decide what to do - hence why will try Clomid for 2 months as that is free - but the Fert clinic said it wouldnt do anything for me as I ovulate, but I have googled and want to give it a chance.

However, as you say we are more fertile for the next couple of months so I am going to get my BFP before I have to do any of those things!! :thumbup:
 
Soleil - so pleased you are feeling a bit better. Sounds like dh and people are supporting you and that is fab.

Well, I had my HSG yesterday and my tubes are clear!! :happydance: I dont get the official verdict until my appointment in August but the dr showed the dye flowing through my tubes on a big screeen. One side did take longer than the other, so will see if they say anything about that at the clinic, but I'm celebrating the good news. Something positive on this long journey.

The procedure was so much easier than I expected - I cried in the bathroom before I went in - I was so emotional - but the dr and nurse were so lovely it really wasnt bad or uncomfortable at all.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts - Rosa I thought of you while I was in the waiting room - it made me feel bettert knowing someone I "know" had just gone through the same thing.

Going to put my positive head on now until our next FC appointment late August. My dh's sperm are good, my FSH good, my tubes are clear and I ovulate every month. So, gonna give it our best shot for the next 2 months and see what happens. Right now, I have to believe that we can have a :baby::baby: naturally.

:hugs: to all and Dodima - any news....?

That's great news!!
 
Soleil - glad to hear you are feeling better. Have fun on your vaccation.

mrsmax - good to hear that your results are good. FX'd you get your BFP before you appt in August.
 
I got my gummy prenatal vitamins!! So excited to be TTC soon!

Gummy prenatal vitamins sound nice. Better than taking horrible huge capsules - yuck!!

:happydance: for TTC soon. It will be here before you know it. This year is just flying by!!!
 
As for flying by, I sure wish this cycle flew faster! Since I sprained my ankle, everything's been a crawl, not just literally! :haha: I have a list of things I need to do but can't and I'm not sure if I managed to ovulate on time. I just want this cycle to end already, that way I can book our holiday. That and painting, I need to start painting but I'm being careful, so I'm waiting. Sigh.

6 more days until we get our results.
 
:hugs: Crumbs. Time does seem to drag when you are waiting for something to happen. GL with your results.
 

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